KE = (1/2)mv^2 = (1/2)(5288)(15.59^2) = 642,619.176 J
Velocity = 15.59 m/s
Mass = 5288 kg
Momentum = mv = (5288)(15.59) = 82,439.92 kgm/s
The assumption was made that the mass of the Storm Runner carts were of equal mass to that of the Sidewinder. This was based on the seating capacity of both rides along with the relatively similar cart designs.
Sidewinder
KE = (1/2)mv^2 = (1/2)(5288)(11.45^2) = 346,635.01 J
Velocity = 11.45 m/s
Mass = 5288 kg
Momentum = mv = (5288)(11.45) = 60,547.6 kgm/s
Storm Runner
KE = (1/2)mv^2 = (1/2)(5288)(15.59^2) = 642,619.176 J
Velocity = 15.59 m/s
Mass = 5288 kg
Momentum = mv = (5288)(15.59) = 82,439.92 kgm/s
The assumption was made that the mass of the Storm Runner carts were of equal mass to that of the Sidewinder. This was based on the seating capacity of both rides along with the relatively similar cart designs.
Sidewinder
KE = (1/2)mv^2 = (1/2)(5288)(11.45^2) = 346,635.01 J
Velocity = 11.45 m/s
Mass = 5288 kg
Momentum = mv = (5288)(11.45) = 60,547.6 kgm/s